1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1992 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 310 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
